Quality Tablet Tube Filling Machines
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Tablet Tube Filling Machine Applications
We supply tablet tube filling machines to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries. They’re typically used for effervescent or chewable tablets like vitamin C, magnesium, and electrolytes, though they can also be used for functional foods like energy tablets.
What Is A Tablet Tube Filling Machine?
A tablet tube filling machine is an essential piece of equipment for pharmaceutical product manufacturing and packaging. It automates the counting, stacking, and insertion of tablets into rigid tubes. This method and format are most commonly used for supplements, electrolytes, and vitamins.
At SaintyCo, we supply a wide range of tablet tube filling machines to meet your specific production goals. Our designs include various types of feeding and counting systems to gently stack tablets before guiding them into tubes. Integrated functions include desiccant insertion and tube capping, as well as servo-controlled push rods, shuttle, and transfer systems.
Types Of Tablet Tube Filling Machine
Browse some of our most popular types of tablet tube filling machines, including different counting systems, capacities, functionalities, and configurations.
Engineered to process fragile, dissolvable tablets effectively without breakage.
Our most cost-effective solution uses mechanical systems to count tablets.
Infrared or electrostatic sensors count tablets faster and with greater accuracy
Smart high-speed cameras and algorithms are ideal for high-throughput systems.
Designed to handle soft and moisture-sensitive tablets prone to sticking.
Multiple counting and filling heads run in synchronicity for high-volume production output.
Protect hygroscopic tablets with automatic desiccant insertion, like cartridges or molecular sieves.
Connects with up and downstream stations, like tablet forming and cartoning machines.
Your Tablet Tube Filling Machine
At SaintyCo, you can always find a tablet tube filling machine to suit your needs. These are just some of the categories our clients request the most.
Suitable for products with tamper-evident closures for regulatory compliance.
Optimized for handling industry-standard lightweight plastic tubes.
Compatible with compact tubes for travel-size products and fewer tablets per container.
Ideal for wide-diameter tubes with a higher tablet count, often used in sports nutrition.
Tablet Tube Filling Machine Key Features
When you need reliable performance from top-of-the-range machinery, SaintyCo tablet tube filling machines tick all the boxes. Here are just some of the main features of our rigid tube-filling equipment.
Made from 304 and pharma-grade 316L SS for product contact parts.
Live system monitoring, diagnostics, and safety alerts.
Eliminate human error with smart sensors and unit rejection.
Supports hassle-free M2M integration and IIoT network connection.
Modular designs for convenient, tool-free cleaning and maintenance.
Durable construction and components provide decades of performance.
Designed to take up the minimum floor space while maximizing output
Optional controlled sealing and desiccant inserters extend shelf life.
Tablet Tube Filling Machine Stages
Our tablet tube filling machines combine multiple processes to create a high-quality, consumer-ready, customized product. Here’s a breakdown of the six key stages.
We offer machinery with vibratory or rotary cap sorting systems that orient, align, and position tube caps in a queue ready for placement.
Tablets are fed from the hopper to the counting or stacking area via vibratory tracks. You can choose a higher number of channels depending on throughput.
At this stage, gravity-based or mechanical push systems insert tablets into the tubes in a singular columnar stack. Cushioned alignment chutes reduce breakage.
Our machines unscramble tubes, typically between 12 and 35mm in diameter, and use servo-controlled pick-and-place systems to move them to the filling line.
Most models include a capping station with pneumatic or servo-controlled pushers. Caps include standard-fit, child-resistant, or desiccant-integrated.
Our intelligent sensors detect abnormalities relating to fill count and cap presence. Defective units can be removed without stopping the line.
Tool-Free Changeover
Optimization is critical to ensure a smooth, efficient, and profitable pharma production line. So, our tablet tube filling machines are engineered for super quick changeovers without the need for tools. This minimizes downtime and makes a world of difference if you’re producing multiple products and need to change tube and tablet sizes often.
Cleanroom-Ready
All our tablet tube filling machines are built for GMP, cGMP, and FDA compliance. To maintain maximum hygiene, our equipment features enclosed mechanisms and stainless steel construction. Our models are constructed with minimal particle generation in mind to meet the stringent requirements of cleanrooms in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production environments.
Browse the SaintyCo catalog to see the full spectrum of tablet tube filling machines, from low to high capacity and in-line to monoblock.
Download the detailed technical information for the various models of tablet tube filling machines that we manufacture.
We invite you to visit our world-class manufacturing facilities or watch our tablet tube filling machine in this quick video.
Reasons To Choose SaintyCo
SaintyCo has a fantastic reputation as a trusted, reliable partner and manufacturer of top-quality tablet tube filling machines. We offer everything from ready-to-ship standard models to custom turnkey solutions.
We’ve been leading the way in pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing for more than 20 years. Get in touch today to take advantage of our unparalleled expertise when it comes to tablet tube fillers.
Customized Levels Of Automation
No matter your automation needs, the SaintyCo product catalog has something for every budget and use case. And if it doesn’t? Just get in touch to discuss custom projects.
Semi-Automatic Tablet Tube Filling MachinesSaintyCo semi-automated tablet tube filling machines balance affordability with functionality. While the machine counts the tablets and fills and seals the tubes, there will be a certain amount of manual labor required. Workers may need to load the tubes, caps, or tablets and transfer the finished product to the next station. | Fully Automatic Tablet Tube Filling MachinesWe specialize in fully automated solutions that take care of the entire process without any human operator. A programmable logic controller (PLC) coordinates the various functions and monitors production. If it detects an issue, it analyzes data and alerts you remotely, while initiating safety features like instant shut-off. |
Tablet Tube Filling Machine Products
View some of SaintyCo’s best-selling categories of tablet tube filling machines below and kindly get in touch with us for more information.
Our monoblock tablet tube filling machines combine multiple stations into an all-in-one unit. Features and functionalities include tablet counting, tub filling, capping, desiccant insertion, sealing, and inspection.
In large-scale pharmaceutical production settings, you can rely on SaintyCo tablet tube filling machines to deliver the consistent performance you need. Our advanced systems support continuous production.
Our servo-based tablet tube filling machines are engineered to give you greater precision, flexibility, and control. Servo motors can be integrated into processes including tablet drop, tube transfer, and cap pushing.
SaintyCo high-end models of tablet tube filling machines include a built-in camera system. This is used to detect errors like damaged tablets, unfilled tubes, and incorrect orientation for impeccable quality control at high speed.
More Information
Find out more about our tablet tube filling machines’ technical parameters, average performance ranges, images, and our after-sales service.
| Perameter | Entry-Level Model | Mid-Range Model | High-End Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (tubes/min) | 10-30 | 40-60 | 80-120+ |
| Tube Diameter (mm) | 12-28 | 12-30 | 16-35 |
| Tube Length (mm) | ≤120 | ≤150 | ≤200 |
| Tablet Size (mm) | 8-26 | 8-28 | 10-33 |
| Desiccant Insertion | Manual | Optional | Integrated |
| Tablet Counting Mechanism | Mechanical | Optical | Electronic + servo |
| Air Consumption (m³/min) | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.28 |
| Voltage | 220V, 2.5 kW | 380V, 4 kW | 380V, 5 kW |
| Dimensions (L*W*H) (mm) | 1,200*800*1,600 | 3,600*1,200*1,800 | 5,800*2,300*2,080 |
| Weight (kg) | 450 | 950 | 1,500 |
“Solis Biotech has been working with SaintyCo for many years, and they continue to impress us with their service. We’re currently using SaintyCo tablet tube filling machines across three production lines at our primary US location. The reliability of every machine is excellent, as is the support from our longstanding account manager, Ian. We hope to continue our partnership with SaintyCo for many more years to come.”
Gene HarrisCEO, Solis Biotech“I decided to move ahead with our tablet tube filling machine order from SaintyCo based on their transparent pricing and personalised service. They contacted me within a day with a quote and were really accommodating with our custom technical requests. The tablet tube fillers arrived quickly and in perfect condition without any fuss. Overall one of the best experiences with a manufacturer I’ve ever had.”
Priya MehtaOps, Mac Neutraceuticals
Yes, we can provide you with all the spare parts you need for your tablet tube filling machine. Spare parts assistance is just one of the many elements of our comprehensive after-sales service.
Yes, our machines are intelligently engineered with a modular design. So, you can swap out some components or modules, use the HMI to program the PLC as needed, and start a run with different-sized tubes and tablets.
There’s a huge price range when it comes to tablet tube filling machines. Small-scale models might start at a few thousand dollars, and high-end, mass production equipment can cost into the hundreds of thousands. For an accurate quote according to your needs, please submit your details using the online form, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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Safety Features
Our experienced in-house engineers designed all SaintyCo tablet tube filling machines for regulated environments. This means that compliance and operator safety are built into every component.
The various modules work with innovative interlock systems that block access to moving parts while the machine is operating. Transparent guarding allows you to see critical processes from a safe position. You’ll find manual emergency stop positions at key locations.
The machine’s smart PLC programs will initiate an emergency shutdown if it detects certain triggers. Overload sensors and alarms protect against mechanical feailures. Another safeguard is SaintyCo’s built-in anti-static features, essential for high-friction environments.
Integration With Tube Packing Lines
Here at SaintyCo, we fabricate machinery that fits in seamlessly with your existing pharma, nutraceutical or food production setup. Our catalog includes tablet tube fillers for semi-automatic bench lines, as well as options for high-throughput and fully automated plants. Whatever you need, our machines can be configured to align.
Typically, our tablet tube fillers may connect with a tablet pressing machine upstream and a cap closer or cartoning machine downstream. SaintyCo equipment is enabled for full integration with MES or SCADA systems with convenient Ethernet data ports and IIoT-ready models.
Disc-shaped effervescent and chewable tablets are the most common types. Typically, they are vitamins or nutritional supplements.
Most of our machines are capable of handling tablets between 3mm and 8mm thick. Please contact us for specialized solutions outside of that range.
Yes, we provide full validation documents and support for IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols to help keep you FDA, GMP, and cGMP compliant.
Yes, our machines are designed with vibration-controlled mechanisms that prevent crumbling, chipping, and other damage to deliver tablets.
Of course: we offer optional and fully integrated desiccant insertion systems. It depends on the model and type of desiccant you want to use.